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Wisconsin Diesel Truck Idling Reduction Grant Program
News: Commerce recently received EPA Region 5's Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative Award
for Leadership. The department has assisted Wisconsin motor
carriers in the purchase of more than 1,100 idle reduction devices.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Diesel Truck Idling Reduction Grant Program
2009 Funding Announced
Applications were due October 23, 2009. If you are interested in applying, but missed the deadline, you can contact Jean Beckwith to be placed on a waiting list. If future funds become available you will be contacted by the Department of Commerce.
The Wisconsin Department of Commerce (Commerce)
administers a grant program to reduce diesel truck idling.
Funding for the program was made available by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009 (ARRA).
The program is designed to assist common, contract and private motor
carriers in the purchase and installation of idling reduction
technologies. Motor carriers are eligible for up to 50%
reimbursement for the purchase and installation of idling reduction
equipment. The program’s primary goals are to help Wisconsin
motor carriers reduce air pollution emissions and fuel consumption, as
well as creating jobs.
The following table identifies how many truck tractors could be funded:
Applicant’s number of Eligible
(1999 or newer engine)
Truck Tractors |
Total Number of Eligible Idle Reduction Units Funded |
| 1 |
1 |
| 2-10 |
2 |
| 11 to 50 |
2, or 10% of the applicant’s number of
eligible truck tractors, whichever is greater |
| 51 to 250 |
6, or 7% of the applicant’s number of
eligible truck tractors, whichever is greater |
| 251 to 500 |
18, or 6% of the applicant’s number of
eligible truck tractors, whichever is greater |
| 501 to 2,500 |
30, or 5% of the applicant’s number of
eligible truck tractors, whichever is greater |
| Over 2,500 |
125 or 3% of the applicant’s number of eligible truck tractors, whichever is greater |
| Note: No one applicant can receive more than 20% of the available funds |
Eligible idle reduction technologies must be U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) or California Air Resources
Board (CARB) verified. For more information regarding eligible
idle reduction units, please visit:
Motor carriers should review the program factsheet and frequently asked questions document before applying.
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The program was created by the Governor's budget
bill, 2005
Wisconsin Act 25.
Under the program, Commerce provides grants to freight motor carriers
(common, contract and private motor carriers) headquartered in
Wisconsin
to purchase and install idling reduction units for newer truck
tractors. Idling reduction units provide an alternative source of power
used
to heat, cool, or provide electricity to the cab or other parts of a
truck in lieu of operating the truck's main drive engine to power
these services. The use of idling reduction units on heavy-duty diesel
trucks saves fuel and lowers air pollution emissions. It is anticipated
that the program will
award grants through June 2011.
Awards are chosen randomly using a computer
generated lottery system.
Eligible applicants will receive a reimbursement of up
to
50% for the costs of idling reduction equipment and
installation.
Before applying in the future,
applicants should review the rule and changes made to the
program in the 2009-2011
biennial budget.
Summary of Changes made in the 2009-2011 biennial budget:
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Extends the life of the grant program until June 30, 2015.
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Directs Commerce to spend any funds it receives
under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 before it
spends any state funds.
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Eliminates the cumulative maximum (i.e. lifetime cap)
number of truck tractors that can be funded per applicant based on the
number of eligible trucks in their fleet. Eligible applicants in
2009 through 2015 could apply for a grant for any eligible diesel
truck engine that has not previously received a grant.
Questions to consider before applying for grant coverage:
- Do you own and operate your diesel truck
tractor?
The person applying for a grant must own and operate
the truck. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
funding allows leased trucks (2009-2010 funding cycle only) with
owners approval.
- Is your diesel truck(s) engine 1999 or newer?
The engine model year must be 1999 or newer to be eligible for grant
coverage.
- Is your fleet headquartered in the state of
Wisconsin?
The motor carrier applying for grant coverage must be headquartered in the
state of Wisconsin.
- If you are an owner/operator is your residence in
Wisconsin? The owner operator applying for grant coverage must
reside in Wisconsin.
- Have you reviewed the Statute, Rule, Factsheet and FAQs to make
sure you
are eligible to apply for funding?
RULE (October 2008)
Special Notes
Purchases already made
Please keep in mind, funding is not available for purchases made
retroactively (e.g., idle reduction unit(s) purchased before September 18, 2009 would not be eligible for funding when applying
for grant coverage September 18, 2009).
Grant
Recipients
Reporting Forms
All of the 2007 and 2008 required reports
(pre-installation, 6 and 12 months) are available
electronically (you can also find them by clicking on the "reports"
tab on the left-hand side of this page).
Idling
Reduction Technology Information
Interested in how much
savings and what
the potential payback is for purchasing idling reduction
equipment? The Department of Energy's Argonne Laboratory has
developed a worksheet
that enables truck owners to estimate their savings and potential
payback when using idling reduction equipment. If you have
any
comments on the worksheet please email Dr.
Linda Gaines at the Argonne Laboratory.
Have
experience with
idling
reduction
technology and
want to share
your thoughts? Send your thoughts to the Diesel Truck Idling
Reduction Grant Program staff.
Questions
For more
information on
the Diesel Truck Idling Reduction Grant Program, you can contact:
Jean Beckwith
Grant's
Specialists
Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Bureau of Entrepreneurship and Technology Development
Phone: (608) 261-2517
E-Mail: Jean.Beckwith@Wisconsin.gov
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Tom Coogan
Program Manager
Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Bureau of Entrepreneurship and Technology Development
Phone: (608) 267-9214
Thomas.Coogan@Wisconsin.gov
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